Scientific analysis of "cannibal" killer whales might seem shocking at first glance, but it might also indicate that our understanding of this species is falling behind the pace of evolution. As ...

Orcas have been grabbing headlines over the past few years for a very unusual reason. Since 2020, these incredible marine ...

Orcas living off Europe's Iberian coast recently struck and sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. Scientists suspect that this is the third vessel this subpopulation of killer whales has capsized ...

Photo of a large blue whale with bright light on a black background. Insulation.© ARomadov/Shutterstock.com Blue whale calves enter the world already the size of a bus, yet they still face danger. A ...

Hunting killer whales always eat the animals they kill, typically leaving behind only a few low-energy parts, such as fins. "Also, if it was just aggression, they wouldn't bother to tear off the fin," ...

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.

A whale watching boat recently spotted a large group of orcas, also called killer whales, off the northern Channel Islands.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Four pygmy killer whales were rescued after being found stranded Tuesday afternoon on a beach below ...